Lemhi County

ID · Pop. 78,920 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Lemhi County is a mixed county in ID with a population of approximately 78,920.

$/Acre: $9,851

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 107 days

Broadband: 33%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 218.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax1.26%

Combined Sales Tax7.26%

Cost of Living Index88.2

Median Household Income$56,702

Poverty Rate22.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,851

Median Home Price$651K

Acres for Sale3173

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season107 days

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,388 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)399 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K203

Property Crime /100K251

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage33%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyWeak